Charla de Lupus (Lupus Chat)® is a unique national program offering people with lupus and their families peer health support and education in both English and Spanish since 1994. This program specifically seeks to reach Latinos/Hispanics and African Americans with lupus and their families.
To empower and enhance the quality of life for people with lupus and in most cases by people with lupus through peers providing culturally relevant education and support – with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking communities.
Ask an Expert: Charla de Lupus (Lupus Chat)®
Learn more about our program from Priscilla Calvache, LCSW, Assistant Director, Lupus Programs and Community Engagement. Also available in spanish (en español).
As a part of our ongoing educational programming, below is a live webinar presented by Dr. Lisa Imundo and Hana Conlon, NP who address concerns for teens, young adults living with lupus and their loved ones. There is captioning in English and also in Spanish (en español).
Living with lupus can be confusing and challenging, especially for a young child. That’s why HSS volunteer Judy Campbell wrote the book, Chita Shares A Secret, to give children diagnosed with lupus the courage to cope and live with this condition, as well as to help them rely on the support of the care team, family and friends.
Now available for free download, the LupusMinder app was developed by HSS to track medications, daily symptoms and appointments. Visit hss.edu/lupusminder.